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Al Ain is one of the most prosperous tourist destinations of UAE whose appeal beguiles international holidaymakers to book packages for holidays in the country. The city brims with a wide plethora of lures, allowing visitors to explore its hidden charms.
The UAE is gradually becoming the beating heart of tourism world, such that every year, millions book holiday packages to the country just to explore its majestic cities. One such city that tops the travel itineraries of most vacationers in the UAE and Abu Dhabi, in particular, is Al Ain. Adorably dubbed as the Garden City of UAE, Al Ain is a heavenly oasis deep in the desert. This oasis town in Abu Dhabi is a perfect opportunity to experience the astonishing Arab culture exhibited through its simple lifestyle of the locals and the richness of its ancient history. Below are the top attractions of Al Ain, which promise sheer excitement and gratification to international vacationers netting travel packages for holidays in Al Ain.
Al Ain National Museum
Travellers planning to book packages for holidays in Al Ain must not forget to include the Al Ain National Museum in their travel itineraries. One of the oldest museums in UAE, the property showcases the city’s unique history and heritage. Moreover, the museum has been divided into three main sections – archaeology, ethnography and gifts, which matchlessly illustrate various aspects of UAE’s life through distinct collections of musical instruments, weapons, Bedouin jewellery and a reconstruction of the traditional ‘majlis’.
Jebel Hafeet
A visit to the much celebrated Jebel Hafeet allows the holidaymakers to get acquainted to the spellbinding view of the city of Al Ain. It is indeed a wonderful mountainside on the outskirts of Al Ain, offering the majesty of green sceneries on one side and magnificent mountains on the other. Travellers may even explore the famous Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road, extending approximately 11.7 km and rising to the height of over 1,219 meters. Well famed as the greatest driving road in the world, the lane is a prominent stopover with keen cyclists grabbing packages and holidays deals for UAE.
Al Ain Oasis
Situated in the heart of the city, Al Ain Oasis is the largest irrigation system in the region that plays a vital part in bringing water from boreholes to water farms and palm trees. The system has a rich history itself, owing to its ancient system that was designed thousands of years back. This remarkable oasis is crammed with palm plantations that make for cool and shady walkways, transporting the visitors from the chaotic life of the city to a tranquil retreat. The oasis further features a string of bewitching water channels that give life to the palm plantations situated in this inner-city paradise.
Al Jahili Fort
Built in 1898 by Sheik Zayed the First, this interesting landmark is well capable of pushing up the sale of holiday packages for Al Ain. The fort features an incredible turret which has four different levels which makes it the central attraction of the property. Moreover, it is nested in the marvellously landscaped gardens, which the visitors are encouraged to explore. The fort has now been restored and houses a permanent exhibition displaying the superb work of Sir Wilfred Thesiger, a prominent British adventurer and the Rub Al Khal. Global visitors can even find a wall surmounted by a famous poem on the main entrance, dedicated to Sheik Zayed, the First.
Al Ain’s Camel Market
One of the prominent names in the United Arab Emirates, Al Ain’s Camel Market enjoys immense popularity amongst international holidaymakers booking holidays and travel packages for UAE. The market offers various types of camel and not just attracts the family vacationers but even catches the fancy of various sellers, buyers and traders from different parts of the world. This one of its kind souk even offers some excellent photo opportunities and is quite popular with the shutterbugs. Wandering around the market and having close encounters with different breeds of camels makes for an entirely unique holiday experience!